Hip Osteoarthritis | Degenerative Joint Disease
Hip Osteoarthritis (OA) is a type of joint disease that results from breakdown of joint cartilage and underlying bone. The most common symptoms are joint
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Hip Conditions:
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Inflammatory Arthritis of the Hip
There are more than 100 different forms of arthritis, a disease that can make it difficult to do everyday activities because of joint pain and
Avascular Necrosis of the Hip
Avascular necrosis (AVN), also called osteonecrosis or bone infarction, is death of bone tissue due to interruption of the blood supply. Early on, there may
Osteoporosis of the Hip
Osteoporosis of the hip is a disease in which bone weakening increases the risk of a broken bone. It is the most common reason for
Femoroacetabular impingement
Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) is a condition involving one or more anatomical abnormalities of the hip joint, which is a ball and socket joint. It is
Hip Dislocation
Hip Dislocation is a disruption of the joint between the femur and pelvis. It is when the head of the femur comes out of the
Abductor Tendinitis Tear
Abductor Tendinitis or hip abductor tendon tears are a well-recognized entity that results in progressive lateral hip pain, weakness, and limping. These can occur in
Hip Tendonitis
Hip tendonitis is a condition which results in inflammation, pain and degeneration in any of the tendons present in the hip area including groin, hip
Hip Fractures
Hip fractures are breaks that occurs in the upper part of the femur (thigh bone). Symptoms may include pain around the hip, particularly with movement,
Nerve Injuries around the hip
Nerve injuries (Mononeuropathies) of the hip: Iliohypogastric neuropathy Ilioinguinal neuropathy Genitofemoral neuropath Lateral femoral cutaneous neuropathy Obturator neuropathy Femoral neuropathy Sciatic neuropathy Superior gluteal neuropathy
Bursitis of the Hip
Bursitis of the hip is the inflammation of one or more bursae (fluid filled sacs) of synovial fluid in the body. They are lined with
Prosthetic Hip Dislocation
Prosthetic Hip Dislocation is among the most frequently seen complications of hip replacement surgery. Hip replacement dislocations occur in about 4% of first-time surgeries and
Knee Conditions:
Knee Pain Types
Knee pain is a common complaint that affects people of all ages. Knee pain may be the result of an injury, such as a ruptured
Knee Osteoarthritis | Degenerative Joint Disease
Knee Osteoarthritis (OA) is a type of joint disease that results from breakdown of joint cartilage and underlying bone. The most common symptoms are joint
Osteonecrosis of the Knee (ONK)
Osteonecrosis of the Knee, is the result of vascular arterial insufficiency to the medial femoral condyle of the knee resulting in necrosis and destruction of
Kneecap Conditions – Patella
Kneecap conditions (Patella) manifests as pain at the front or inner side of the knee. This is common in adults of all ages especially when
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Injury
The posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) function is to prevent the femur from sliding off the anterior edge of the tibia and to prevent the tibia
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Anterior Cruciate Ligament tears occurs when the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is either stretched, partially torn, or completely torn. The most common injury is a
Other Knee Ligament Conditions
Depending on the grade of the knee ligament injury, the lowest grade (grade 1) can take between 2 and 10 weeks for the injury to
Knee Tendon Conditions
Tendons usually attach muscle to bone. In the knee the quadriceps and patellar tendon can sometimes tear. The injuries to these knee tendons occur when
Cartilage Surface Injuries
Cartilage, most notably the cartilage surface that which is found in the knee joint, is generally characterized by very low friction, high wear resistance, and
Meniscus Tear
A Meniscus Tear is a rupturing of one or more of the fibrocartilage strips in the knee called menisci. When doctors and patients refer to
Septic Arthritis of the Knee
Septic arthritis of the knee, also known as joint infection or infectious arthritis, is the invasion of a joint by an infectious agent resulting in
Osgood-Schlatter Disease
Osgood-Schlatter Disease (OSD) is inflammation of the patellar ligament at the tibial tuberosity (apophysitis). It is characterized by a painful bump just below the knee
Knee Malignancy
Many patients with knee malignancy first complain of pain that may be worse at night, may be intermittent and of varying intensity and may have
Knee Fractures
Knee Fractures can occur to any of the bones in or around the knee. The most commonly broken bone in the joint is the patella
Knee Bursitis
Knee Bursitis is the inflammation of one or more bursae (fluid filled sacs) of synovial fluid in the body. They are lined with a synovial
Knee Injuries
Peroneal nerve knee injuries occurs when the knee is exposed to various stress. It occurs when the posterolateral corner structure of knee is injured. Relatively
Shoulder Conditions:
Rotator Cuff Tear
A rotator cuff tear is an injury where one or more of the tendons or muscles of the rotator cuff
Shoulder Arthritis
Shoulder arthritis generally causes symptoms such as joint pain and limited range of motion. There are 5 kinds of arthritis
Avascular Necrosis Of The Shoulder
Avascular necrosis of the shoulder (AVN), also called osteonecrosis or bone infarction, is death of bone tissue due to interruption
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder impingement syndrome is a syndrome involving tendonitis (inflammation of tendons) of the rotator cuff muscles as they pass through
Frozen Shoulder (Adhesive Capsulitis)
Adhesive capsulitis, also known as frozen shoulder, is a condition associated with shoulder pain and stiffness. There is a loss
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Dislocation occurs when the head of the humerus is out of the shoulder joint. Symptoms include shoulder pain and
Bankart Lesion (Labral Tear)
A Bankart lesion is an injury of the anterior (inferior) glenoid labrum of the shoulder due to anterior shoulder dislocation.
SLAP Lesion Tear
A SLAP Lesion tear is an injury to the glenoid labrum. Tearing of the labrum can occur from either acute
Shoulder Bursitis
Subacromial shoulder bursitis is a condition caused by inflammation of the bursa that separates the superior surface of the supraspinatus
Sternoclavicular Joint Dislocation
While not directly a shoulder problem, Sternoclavicular Joint Dislocation may affect shoulder functionality due to problems with sternoclavicular rotation. A
Acromioclavicular Joint Dislocation
A separated shoulder, also known as Acromioclavicular Joint Dislocation, is a common injury to the acromioclavicular joint. The AC joint
Shoulder Biceps Tendon Rupture
A Shoulder biceps tendon rupture is a complete or partial rupture of a tendon of the biceps brachii muscle. It
Shoulder Nerve Injuries
Shoulder Nerve Injuries involves the brachial plexus is a group of nerves that come from the spinal cord in the
Shoulder Malignancies
Shoulder Malignancies are one of the many causes of shoulder pain can be a malignant tumor or a benign tumor
Shoulder Fractures
Shoulder fractures may occur at the clavicle (collar bone), humerus (upper arm bone) or the scapula (shoulder blade). A shoulder
Shoulder Throwing Injuries
In throwing athletes, stress on the shoulder is a top concern. Because of the nature of sports such as baseball,
Elbow Conditions:
Radial Head Fractures
Radial head fractures are the most common type of elbow fracture that occurs in adults. This type of injury is most commonly caused by a
Ulnar Nerve Entrapment
Ulnar nerve entrapment is a condition where the ulnar nerve becomes physically trapped or pinched, resulting in pain, numbness, or weakness, primarily affecting the little
Tennis Elbow – Lateral Epicondylitis
Tennis elbow, also known as lateral epicondylitis, is a condition in which the outer part of the elbow becomes painful and tender. The pain may
Olecranon Fracture
A Olecranon fracture is a fracture of the bony portion of the elbow. The injury is fairly common and often occurs following a fall or
Golfers Elbow
Golfers elbow is very similar to tennis elbow, but less common. It is caused by overuse and repetitive motions like a golf swing. It can
Elbow Dislocation
Elbow dislocations constitute 10% to 25% of all injuries to the elbow. The elbow is one of the most commonly dislocated joints in the body,
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Bursitis or Olecranon bursitis is a condition characterized by swelling, redness, and pain at the tip of the elbow. If the underlying cause is
Elbow Arthritis
Elbow arthritis is usually seen in individuals with rheumatoid arthritis or after fractures that involve the joint itself. When the damage to the joint is
Elbow Biceps Tendon Rupture
A Elbow biceps tendon rupture is a complete or partial rupture of a tendon of the biceps brachii muscle. It can affect the distal tendon,
Wrist & Hand Conditions:
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is a medical condition due to compression of the median nerve as it travels through the wrist at the carpal tunnel. The main symptoms are pain, numbness and tingling in the
Wrist Tendonitis
Wrist tendonitis, is a type of tendon disorder that results in pain, swelling, and impaired function. The pain is typically worse with movement. Causes may
Scaphoid Fracture of the Wrist
A scaphoid fracture is a break of the scaphoid bone in the wrist. Symptoms generally includes pain at the base of the thumb which is
Mallet Finger
A mallet finger, also known as hammer finger or PLF finger, is an extensor tendon injury at the farthest away finger joint. This results in
Ganglion Cyst of the Wrist
A ganglion cyst is a fluid-filled bump associated with a joint or tendon sheath. They most often occur at the back of the wrist followed
Hand Fractures
Hand fractures are breaks of the bones in the hand. This includes the small bones of the fingers (phalanges) and the long bones within the
Hand Injuries
The goal with hand injuries are rapid and accurate initial evaluation and treatment. In other words, once an injury occurs, the doctor strives to begin
Dupuytrens Contracture
Dupuytrens Contracture is a disease with gradual bending of the fingers due to scar tissue build up within the palms. Dupuytrens contracture is a condition
Distal Radius Fracture
A distal radius fracture, also known as wrist fracture, is a break of the part of the radius bone which is close to the wrist.
Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
Cubital tunnel syndrome is a nerve compression disorder of the ulnar nerve at the level of the elbow. Ulnar nerve entrapment is a condition where
Boutonniere Deformity
Boutonniere deformity is a deformed position of the fingers or toes, in which the joint nearest the knuckle (the proximal interphalangeal joint, or PIP) is
Wrist Arthritis
Wrist arthritis (osteoarthritis) is a group of mechanical abnormalities resulting in joint destruction, which can occur in the wrist. These abnormalities include degeneration of cartilage
Thumb Arthritis
Thumb Arthritis at the base of the thumb is more common in women and usually starts after age 40. The cause of this form of
Hand Arthritis
Hand Arthritis is common in females. Osteoarthritis of the hand joints is much less common than rheumatoid arthritis. As the arthritis progresses, the finger gets
Ankle & Foot Conditions:
Gout of the foot
Gout of the foot is a form of inflammatory arthritis characterized by recurrent attacks of a red, tender, hot, and swollen joint. Pain typically comes
Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
Tarsal tunnel syndrome (TTS), is a compression neuropathy and painful foot condition in which the tibial nerve is compressed as it travels through the tarsal
Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis is a disorder of the connective tissue which supports the arch of the foot. It results in pain in the heel and bottom
Lisfranc Fracture
A Lisfranc fracture, also known as Lisfranc injury, is an injury of the foot in which one or more of the metatarsal bones are displaced
Talus Fracture
A talus fracture is a broken ankle bone. The talus (/ˈteɪləs/; Latin for ankle), talus bone, astragalus /əˈstræɡələs/, or ankle bone is one of the
Claw Toe and Hammer Toe
Claw Toe and Hammer Toe deformities are conditions that are usually caused by wearing shoes that are too tight resulting in toes being bent into
Cavovarus Deformity
Cavovarus Deformity, also known as high arch, is a human foot type in which the sole of the foot is distinctly hollow when bearing weight.
Bunions
Bunions, also known as hallux valgus, is a deformity of the joint connecting the big toe to the foot. The big toe often bends towards
Foot and Ankle Arthritis
Foot and Ankle Arthritis is the inflammation of one or more of your joints of the foot, ankle or both. This inflammation can cause pain
Arch Pain
Arch pain (medically known as plantar pain) is a broad term many people use to describe pain in the muscles, tendons, ligaments, bones, or nerves
Ankle Sprains and Fractures
Ankle Sprains and Fractures have similar causes and can be caused by twisting or rolling the ankle during an acute injury such as a car
Ankle Instability
Ankle instability is caused by injury to the lateral [outside] ankle ligaments. This usually causes strain or stretch, and in more severe forms, causes a
Achilles Tendinitis and Tendon Rupture
Achilles tendinitis, also known as achilles tendinopathy, occurs when the Achilles tendon, found at the back of the ankle, becomes inflamed. The most common symptoms